snapshots from gooney road – 28 may 2016
Today is Amnesty International and National Hamburger Day. Up early to take care of things. Barbara and I took Phelix on a walk around the square, then Rob and Chloe bought pastries for breakfast. Barbara and Camille went shopping for fabric. I went to volunteer at the arts festival. Barbara and Camille brought home lunch
snapshots from gooney road – 27 may 2016
Today is National Wig Out Day and National Grape Popsicle Day and Sunscreen Day. Up early to make waffles for Chloe’s last day of middle school. Cleaning, work, then Barbara arrived – Phelix was SOO happy. We walked down to Renfroe. The ceremony was quite long, then there were crowds of people headed into the
snapshots from gooney road – 26 may 2016
Today is Sally Ride Day and National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. In the late morning, I went to the Red Cross; there was a lot to do, so I didn’t get home until late in the afternoon. Camille had a few friends over, so I hid
snapshots from gooney road – 25 may 2016
Today is International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day. Up early and on top of Arabia by 7am. Phelix and I did both the summit and Mountain Lake Trail. Back at home, I cleaned up the mess left by the rest of the family,
snapshots from gooney road – 24 may 2016
Today is First Morse Code Message Sent. Up early to get the girls going, clean, walk the dog, and work. I ended up working all day, only taking a few short breaks. Camille brought her friends home with her to make cookies; they stayed until 8:30, so I never had the chance to make dinner.
snapshots from gooney road – 23 may 2016
Today is World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day. Up early. Instead of my usual morning boring tasks. I chose to take the dog to the mountain for a hike. When we got home, we did all the morning chores and then got to work. So many hours ahead that I can’t even count. When
snapshots from gooney road – 22 may 2016
Today is Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day and Chardonnay Day and National Wig Out Day. Up early. Decided my time was best spent heading to the mountain. Phelix and I went for a hike and to the store before anyone else had gotten up. I cleaned the house and made breakfast. The
snapshots from gooney road – 21 may 2016
Today is American Red Cross Founded and National Strawberries and Cream Day. Up early to clean and take care of things around the house. Phil and Barbara arrived mid-morning – Phelix was so happy to see them! Camille left for her last day of work. Barbara and Chloe went shopping. In the late afternoon, we
snapshots from gooney road – 20 may 2016
Today is Strawberry Picking Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day and Be a Millionaire Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. Phenix and I went for an early hike at Arabia, then to Kroger. I worked during the afternoon, then voted. Camille came home and went to work, but then it
snapshots from gooney road – 19 may 2016
Today is National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. Another stressful day as layoffs get closer and closer to me. I managed to work, stay caught up, and make dinner. Rob took Chloe to her ballet rehearsal – she had to leave school
snapshots from gooney road – 18 may 2016
Today is National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day. Up early to get the girls off, clean, walk Phelix, and work. Met with my in-country manager about all the changes happening … no idea what the final outcome will be. I worked all afternoon, then took Chloe to her flute lesson. I made
snapshots from gooney road – 17 may 2016
Today is National Cherry Cobbler Day and Pack Rat Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. A longer than usual team meeting as we discussed the “co-location” plan of our VP. I headed off to the Red Cross – there wasn’t a large pile, so I was back home after just
snapshots from gooney road – 16 may 2016
Today is Wear Purple for Peace Day and National Sea-Monkey Day and Biographer’s Day and Love a Tree Day. Up early to get the girls going, take care of projects, clean, and work. Around 9, Phelix and I headed to Arabia and tried out a new trail, the Mountain Lake Loop. In the afternoon, I
snapshots from gooney road – 15 may 2016
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day. Up early to clean, take care of my projects, and work. Chloe went to sing in choir. Camille got up and started on her homework. Chloe came home from choir and went to get her nails done. Camille went to the library. Chloe went to choir. I worked all
snapshots from gooney road – 14 may 2016
Today is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day and National Dance Like a Chicken Day and National Train Day and National Miniature Golf Day. Up early to get Chloe out the door for a race, get stuff done, and get to the police station by 7:30 to volunteer. My spot was in from of the Oakhurst Baptist
snapshots from gooney road – 13 may 2016
Today is National Apple Pie Day and National Fruit Cocktail Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean up the house, and work. I worked on and off throughout the day and took care of lots of other projects as well. Camille got home late after going to Little Shop for training after school.
snapshots from gooney road – 12 may 2016
Today is National Nutty Fudge Day and Limerick Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. In the afternoon, Chloe came home to get ready for her concert. Camille came home with friends after her AP test. I drove Chloe to Renfroe for the concert because of the rain. Rob met us
snapshots from gooney road – 11 may 2016
Today is Twilight Zone Day and Eat What You Want Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, walk Phelix, and then cook. I spent hours chopping, boiling, baking, broiling. I worked more during the afternoon. After school, Camille and I planned a trip to NYC, then she went to Claire’s to bake a
snapshots from gooney road – 10 may 2016
Today is Clean up Your Room Day and National Astronomy Day and National Shrimp Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, work, walk the dog. Mid-morning, I left for the library and the Red Cross. I worked a bit more in the afternoon, then went with Camille to her camp physical. We did
snapshots from gooney road – 9 may 2016
Today is National Butterscotch Brownie Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day and National Babysitter’s Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and take care of things. Chloe called that she forgot some forms, so I jumped in the car and raced over to her, then took her to school. Back at home, I
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